Nuclear Radiation Protection Technician

TXU Energy (Vistra Corp) • Perry, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nuclear or Associate Rad Protection Technician performs radiological testing in the station and surrounding areas.

Requirements

• Must meet the Company’s requirements as to General Qualifications and
• Must have two (2) years’ experience in health physics or equivalent activities;
• Must be a high school graduate, having completed courses in physics, chemistry, and algebra, or the equivalent, and must have the following prescribed courses, or the equivalent:
• General chemistry, and Health physics fundamentals;
• Must demonstrate they can operate survey equipment;
• Must be familiar with the principles of operation of survey equipment;
• Must be physically well-coordinated in order to perform the test procedures and job coverage employed in the plant;;
• Must satisfactorily progress in and complete the prescribed training courses required by the Company, or any regulatory agency; and;
• Must be able to operate a Company motor vehicle in accordance with its safety regulations and hold a valid State of Ohio, Bureau of Motor Vehicles operator’s license.
• Must have two (2) years’ experience as Assistant Radiation Protection Technician, or the equivalent;
• Must have demonstrated ability in the performance of the duties of Assistant Radiation Protection Technician;
• Must have met the Company’s requirements for satisfactory completion of prescribed courses;
• Must have a thorough working knowledge of: The Company’s and regulatory agencies’ safety rules as applicable to nuclear power plant operations; The techniques and procedures for decontamination of tools, equipment, and other materials; The methods and procedures of safeguarding Station personnel and equipment from excessive radiation exposure; Conventional and radiological health safety practices; The Company’s electrical, mechanical and radiation tagging and posting rules; Principles of nuclear reactor operations, and Procedures used in the Station;
• Must satisfactorily progress in and complete the prescribed training course required by the Company, or any regulatory agency; and
• Must have the ability to receive, interpret and pass on orders and instruction in a manner that will maintain harmony and safety and obtain cooperation and satisfactory work results from individuals assigned to the work.

Responsibilities

• Collecting gas, liquid and solid materials in all parts of the Station and surrounding areas; analyzing samples for radioactivity level; designating areas with respect to proper posting;
• Operating and calibrating instruments used for detecting alpha, beta, gamma, and neutron radiation;
• Implementing radiation clearance procedures and radiation safety in operation and maintenance activities;
• Participating in preparation of radioactive material for safe containment during shipment;
• Assigning and controlling the use of licensed radioactive sources;
• Ensuring the work area and equipment are in good order and cleaned up after completion of work;
• Instructing and training employees in the work;
• Being responsible for the preparation of records in connection with the work;
• Assisting in reporting errors, and making suggestions for improvement of Station procedures and tests;
• Reporting abnormal conditions observed or encountered, such as abnormal operating conditions, safety conditions and violations of security procedures;
• Performing all work in accordance with prescribed safety rules and regulations, and those associated with Station emergency procedures;
• Performing similar or less-skilled duties, as assigned; and
• Working with employees in higher classifications and performing other duties in accordance with the Section of the Foreword to the Job Manual entitled “Duties”.
• Performs Emergency Plan functions as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED